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splagchnon G4698

σπλάγχνον (splagchnon) means “affection/entrails” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

σπλάγχνον Greek · G4698 11 tagged occurrences in 11 verses

Pronunciation guide: splangkh'-non Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G4698

σπλάγχνον · splagchnon · affection/entrails

σπλάγχνον, -ου, τό mostly (in NT always) in pl., σπλάγχνα, -ων, τά, [in LXX: Pro.12:10 (רַחַם, elsewhere rendered by οἰκτιρμοί, Psa.25:6 40:12 and by ἔλεος, Isa.47:6), Pro.26:22 (בֶּטֶן), Wis.10:5, Sir.30:7, 2Ma.9:5 (6), al. ;] the inward parts (heart, liver, lungs, etc.; Lat. viscera): Act.1:18. Metaphorical, of the seat of the feelings and of the feelings themselves (in Gk. poets, of anger, anxiety, etc.), the heart, affections (the characteristic LXX and NT reference of the word to feelings of kindness, benevolence and pity, is found in π.; see MM, xxiii; cf. Lft. on Php.1:8): 2Co.6:12 7:15, Phm 7 12 20, 1Jn.3:17; σ. οἰκτιρμοῦ, Col.3:12; σ. καὶ οἰκτιρμοὶ, Php.2:1; σ. ἐλέους θεοῦ; ἡμῶν, Luk.1:78; σ. Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ, Php.1:8.† (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

the inward parts; the heart, affections, seat of the feelings.

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How translators render G4698

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
affection 3
hearts 2
compassion 1
heart 1
intestines 1
the affection 1
the tender 1
very heart 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
bowels 7
the bowels 2
inward affection 1
tender 1

Verses containing G4698

Page 1 of 1. 11 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. Luke 1:78 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high,

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  2. Acts 1:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out.

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  3. 2 Corinthians 6:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.

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  4. 2 Corinthians 7:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling.

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  5. Philippians 1:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

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  6. Philippians 2:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,

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  7. Colossians 3:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

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  8. Philemon 1:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.

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  9. Philemon 1:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I am sending back to you him who is my very heart.

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  10. Philemon 1:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.

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  11. 1 John 3:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

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Sources and text

Data created by www.STEPBible.org based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). STEPBible data · License.

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